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Government groundwater sampling in Richmond County, GA, within aquifer 211MDVLL shows iron was detected in most wells, with 14 of 16 samples containing measurable amounts. These samples, collected from wells 126 to 220 feet deep between 2010 and 2022, recorded iron concentrations ranging from 191.0 to 1920.0 micrograms per liter, with a median value of 409.5 micrograms per liter. None exceeded federal health thresholds.

Public-System Records Do Not Define Your Private Well’s Water Quality

The government’s sampling data comes from several wells in the area and reflects groundwater quality in the Richmond County aquifer. However, these results do not directly measure your household well or tap water. Private wells can vary considerably due to local geology, well construction, and use patterns. The only way to know your own water’s iron bacteria presence or concentration is through a specific water test of your well or household supply.

Well Depth and Source Variation Affect Iron Bacteria Expectations

The sampled wells ranged from 126 feet to 220 feet deep, which can influence iron levels and bacterial growth. Deeper wells often encounter different rock formations and oxygen levels affecting iron solubility and bacteria activity. If your household well differs significantly in depth, iron presence and behavior may differ from the area median and range reported here.

Plumbing Materials and Age Can Influence Iron Bacteria Impact Separate from Source Water

Iron bacteria can cause slime, staining, and clogged pipes, but plumbing materials and system age influence these effects. Older or corroded pipes may exacerbate buildup, whereas newer materials might resist bacteria adherence better. These household factors interact with source water iron to affect your experience independently of the groundwater iron concentrations measured by government surveys.

Iron Bacteria Typically Enters Groundwater From Natural Mineral Sources in Richmond County

In Richmond County’s aquifer 211MDVLL, iron occurs naturally as water interacts with iron-containing minerals underground. Iron bacteria thrive when this iron is available, feeding on it and producing slime or staining. The presence of iron in groundwater reflects this geological process, not contamination from human activities.

Understanding "Detected," "Median," and "Range" in Richmond County’s Iron Sampling

The term "detected" means the laboratory instruments found measurable iron in the water samples, not that any level poses a safety concern. The median value of 409.5 µg/L represents the middle point among results, offering a central tendency of iron levels. The range, from 191.0 to 1920.0 µg/L, shows the variability between wells and times sampled, underlining that iron concentrations can differ widely even within the same aquifer.

The government data demonstrates local groundwater contains iron at levels typical for this area’s geology. It does not imply your household water has the same iron concentration or that there is a health risk from iron bacteria presence. To confirm your water's condition, a test specific to your well or supply is required.

For households in Richmond County facing iron bacteria issues after existing equipment failures, the Fleck Iron Bacteria & Slime Filter ships ready to configure as a reliable treatment option designed to reduce iron bacteria and associated slime and staining.

This summary covers iron bacteria findings in groundwater samples taken from wells 126 to 220 feet deep in Richmond County’s aquifer 211MDVLL, based on the U.S. Geological Survey’s groundwater sampling data from 2010 to 2022, accessible at waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/332220081571701/.

Where this information comes from

Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2022-06-28. These figures describe groundwater sampled in this area. They are not a test of any individual private well - only a test of that well can establish its own water.

On record: U.S. Geological Survey sampling of Iron in the 211MDVLL aquifer (Richmond County): 16 results from 4 wells, median 409.5 ug/L, range 191.0-1920.0 ug/L; none above any federal threshold